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Can We Guess at What Age You Became Religious?

RELIGION

By: Teresa McGlothlin

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

With so many interesting and diverse religions around the world, it can be tough to pick one and stick to it. Whether you were born into a devoutly religious family or you've come into it on your own, there had to be a certain age when you found your religious groove. Once you answer the faith-based questions in this quiz, we will be able to tell when you had your moment of being called by your higher power.

Since you're here, we are going to go ahead and assume that you practice your religion on a regular basis. As you go through the questions we've provided, you'll leave us little clues about the time in your life when it became front and center for you. Some of you might have been religious since your days as a kid in the Sunday school rooms, but some of you might have waited until you could decide as an adult.

Regardless of how it happened, the age you were when it became important will pop out in your answers. Try to be as honest as you can, and we will do the same unto you. It's not an ancient scroll, but scrolling through the questions will tell us all we need to know. Will you forgive us if we get it wrong?

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Good, bad or dodgy? Which way did your moral compass point before becoming religious?

Great

Less than desirable

Good but not great

As good as anyone else's

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If you knew a friend's partner was cheating, would you have to say something?

I would have to pray about it first to see what my maker recommends.

Honestly, it's not my place to get involved in other people's relationships.

Knowing me, I would speak up without thinking.

I would march right over to their house and confront them.

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Was there a specific life event that made you look into religion more?

I think it was my life as a whole.

I had a health scare that opened my eyes.

There was something, but I don't want to talk about it.

It was the culmination of many things.

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If you had to choose a virtue that you find most important, which one would you pick?

Honor

Courage

Compassion

Loyalty

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When you were young, did you go through a rebellious phase?

I might still be rebelling.

Every teenager rebels.

I wasn't much interested in rebelling.

I went through a phase that lasted a few years.

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Of all the stories in the Bible, which one would you say inspires you the most?

The crucifixion

The rapture

The fiery furnace

Moses parting the Red Sea

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When you attend services, where do you like to sit?

I like to sit close to the front.

I sit wherever there's a seat.

I prefer to sit near the back.

I always sit somewhere in the middle, but not too far back.

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Be honest! Which of the Seven Deadly sins have you committed in your lifetime?

Gluttony

Lust

Envy

Pride

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You've seen someone take something that doesn't belong to them. Do you say something?

I think I would call the police instead.

Of course, I would have to open up and say something.

I wouldn't want to get involved, really.

If it was a high-dollar item, I would let them know that I saw them steal.

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Out of all the Ten Commandments, which one is the most important to uphold?

No stealing

No killing

No coveting thy neighbor's wife

Honor your mom and dad

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You've won a free ticket to visit your favorite sacred site! Where are you going?

I'm going to see the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.

I would love to see Notre Dame in Paris.

Let's go to the Amritsar Temple in India.

Seeing the Vatican in Rome is a dream of mine.

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Think back to your childhood—were you raised in a religious household?

We were religious during the holidays.

My household was not at all religious.

We were very religious.

We went to Sunday services, but we didn't really practice at home.

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What do you think you have in common with religious figures like Noah?

I know how to build a boat.

My faith is unwavering.

If my higher power speaks, I listen.

A lot of people think I'm crazy, too.

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You get to teach your own religious class! Which age would you prefer to teach?

Toddlers

Teens

Adults

Middle school age

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Your church is having a fundraising event. What are you going to donate?

My time

Cash

Food

Decorations

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Do you feel like you are so religious that others hold back around you so they don't offend you?

I do, but it's only out of respect.

No, because I'm religious, not uptight.

I've never really noticed.

I'm sure that a few of my friends do.

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In your mind, what is the afterlife like?

It's filled with milk and honey.

I'm hoping we get angel wings.

It depends on which way you go after this life.

As mortals, we cannot imagine it.

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If you had one wish for humanity, what would it be?

World peace

An end to hunger

A reverse of global warming

Worldwide income equality

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Using one word, what do you like most about your church leader?

My church leader is full of good advice.

You can tell that they care about everyone.

I admire the work they do in the community.

Our church leader is full of personality.

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Which of the religious tenets is most important to teach young children?

We are saved by faith.

Do unto others.

Monotheism

You reap what you sow.

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Do you get dressed up in your finest clothes to attend services?

I wear whatever I want.

I do try to dress up.

I make sure to look decent and clean.

It depends on the time of year.

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If you could go back to school to study any religion, which one would it be?

Hinduism

Islam

Buddhism

Shinto

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Would you say your religious community is more like family to you?

I'm close to some of them.

We are a huge family.

I simply attend services.

They are there when I need them.

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A beautiful rainbow appears in the sky. What do you do?

I always give thanks when I see one.

I remember the promise we've been given.

I like to get out and take a selfie.

I look for the pot of gold like everyone else.

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Think about your relationship with your religion. Which word renews you when you're feeling low on faith?

Forgiveness

Love

Redemption

Worthiness

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If you compared yourself to one of Jesus' apostles, which one are you most like?

Paul

Thomas

Peter

Matthew

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How many verses from your favorite religious text can you recite?

I know many of them.

I only know a couple.

I know a handful.

Which book would you like me to recite?

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Every day or once in a while? How often do you read your chosen religious book?

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